I think he was just resting getting his energy up to give Illinois all his good luck energy. His 1st game was the Michigan beat down after all. He's got to center himself before the game starts.
Illinois 90, Rutgers 68 Postgame
Illinois scored 1.23 PPP today, which is their third best effort of the conference season (1.36 @PSU, 1.27 @Minnesota), and Rutgers worst defensive effort of the conference season.
Rutgers scored 0.93 PPP today, which is effectively Illinois' average defensive effort, and Rutgers' 6th worst offensive game.
Just for fun, here is the combined PPP standings, including all BTT games so far:
Rutgers scored 0.93 PPP today, which is effectively Illinois' average defensive effort, and Rutgers' 6th worst offensive game.
Just for fun, here is the combined PPP standings, including all BTT games so far:
I would bet my life on Kofi in a foot race. But Shaq was 2 in taller and 40 LB. heavier....and likely considerable stronger for at least half of his career. Kofi plays against more and better athletes than Shaq did in college days as well as more players of his height. I would say their skill sets are similar, but Shaq definitely had a power advantage. Would be great to see the two go one on one in their college days.
It will be of great interest to see how Kofi is developed as an NBA player.
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Shaq was much more polished, but it’s not an unfair comparison. Shaq wasn’t afraid to put the ball on the floor, and was a more willing passer. He was also one of the most dominant players of all time...
There just aren’t very many guys that big that can move.
It’s sooo much fun to have that advantage in the post. It really doesn’t matter who we play. They have to adjust for Kofi. Not the other way around.
I will say again, I wish Shaq would reach out this off season.
Do we know what the opening line is on tomorrow’s game?
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A poor foul after a bad TO on a forced behind the back pass then a ticky tack foul and his first half was over. Hopefully that was a good learning experience for Belo.
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Seems fair....
Wrong. I love kofi, but young Shaq would lead the break sometime. YouTube is your friend here.
Totally agree...reminds me of our last two games against Mizzou. We are better, but there seems to be mismatches and some angst that causes us to lose.
and now your lad can drive !
I wonder if they unlocked something with Monte on EJ.
I was surprised to see Trent only had 8 points when looking at box score this morning. Seemed like he was making a key bucket left and right.
Bad night for Curbelo all the way around. Seemed to be pressing in second half to make something after barely playing in first half. Hopefully that was in large part because of the stage and finally having fans. He cleans that up and Illini stop opponents getting to the rim, and should see two more wins.
Bad night for Curbelo all the way around. Seemed to be pressing in second half to make something after barely playing in first half. Hopefully that was in large part because of the stage and finally having fans. He cleans that up and Illini stop opponents getting to the rim, and should see two more wins.
I think Curbelo had an average game. 7 points, 2 rebounds and an assist is not bad for a bench player. It wasnt what he has been doing, but I'm not concerned. He wasn't needed.
CJ Walker was pretty amped to guard him also. They were a good match for each other.
CJ Walker was pretty amped to guard him also. They were a good match for each other.
This is such great experience for him. He's got a target on his back now and opponents are amped to D him up. This will only make him better.
Want Belo to get in the flow before trying the behind the back pass. Love it, just not in his first 90 seconds.
Shortened bench: is that why we didn't see CoHawk?
Clinical performance last night. 8 more to go.
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I love the roles Grandison and Williams play on this team. Seeing Grandison’s overall growth throughout the season and Williams ability to hit the three at 55% has been a nice surprise.